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2025 [KGSP] GREENVILLE/SPARTANBURG High Wind (HW) Watch (A) Number 2

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Storm Based Warning History

007 
WWUS72 KGSP 031944
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
244 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-040900-
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.A.0002.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Faust, Highlands, Kyle, Rainbow Springs,
and Cashiers
244 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH EARLY 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible 
  above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Buncombe, Graham, 
  Haywood, Macon, Madison, Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for possible power outages. Take time now to fasten or 
shelter loose objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high 
winds.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Wimberley
503 
WWUS72 KGSP 040843
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
343 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-042000-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0002.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Luck, Stecoah, Cruso, Cullowhee, Rainbow
Springs, Wesser, Luada, Robbinsville, Cashiers, Celo, Cove Creek,
Wolf Mountain, Asheville, Little River, Faust, Sylva, Hot
Springs, Cedar Mountain, Bryson City, Franklin, Ramseytown,
Canton, Micaville, Candler, Almond, Burnsville, Busick, Marshall,
Walnut, Highlands, Alarka, Waterville, Brevard, Black Mountain,
Tuckasegee, Waynesville, Swiss, Kyle, Allenstand, and Mars Hill
343 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning above 3500 feet, south winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory 
  below 3500 feet, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern 
  Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling 
debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during 
the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-050-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ101>103-042000-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Mitchell-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Poplar, Banner Elk, Old Fort, Ashford,
Dana, Tuxedo, Mountain City, Woodlawn, Chimney Rock State Park,
Mountain Rest, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Cornelia, Jonas Ridge,
Demorest, Sugar Hill, Clarkesville, Saluda, Ingalls, Baldwin,
Glassy Mountain, Newland, Spruce Pine, Hollywood, Clayton, Rocky
Bottom, Fletcher, Hendersonville, Patterson, and Pine Mountain
343 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and 
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

JPT
Permalink to 202503031944-KGSP-WWUS72-NPWGSP
007 
WWUS72 KGSP 031944
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
244 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-040900-
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.A.0002.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Faust, Highlands, Kyle, Rainbow Springs,
and Cashiers
244 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH EARLY 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible 
  above 3500 feet.

* WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Buncombe, Graham, 
  Haywood, Macon, Madison, Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for possible power outages. Take time now to fasten or 
shelter loose objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high 
winds.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

Wimberley
Permalink to 202503040843-KGSP-WWUS72-NPWGSP
503 
WWUS72 KGSP 040843
NPWGSP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
343 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

NCZ048-049-051>053-058-059-062>064-042000-
/O.UPG.KGSP.HW.A.0002.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.HW.W.0001.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Madison-Yancey-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson-
Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-
Including the cities of Luck, Stecoah, Cruso, Cullowhee, Rainbow
Springs, Wesser, Luada, Robbinsville, Cashiers, Celo, Cove Creek,
Wolf Mountain, Asheville, Little River, Faust, Sylva, Hot
Springs, Cedar Mountain, Bryson City, Franklin, Ramseytown,
Canton, Micaville, Candler, Almond, Burnsville, Busick, Marshall,
Walnut, Highlands, Alarka, Waterville, Brevard, Black Mountain,
Tuckasegee, Waynesville, Swiss, Kyle, Allenstand, and Mars Hill
343 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY BELOW 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning above 3500 feet, south winds 25 
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory 
  below 3500 feet, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Buncombe, Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern 
  Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling 
debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during 
the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GAZ010-017-NCZ033-050-065-501-503-505-507-509-SCZ101>103-042000-
/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0008.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Avery-Mitchell-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke
Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Including the cities of Poplar, Banner Elk, Old Fort, Ashford,
Dana, Tuxedo, Mountain City, Woodlawn, Chimney Rock State Park,
Mountain Rest, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Cornelia, Jonas Ridge,
Demorest, Sugar Hill, Clarkesville, Saluda, Ingalls, Baldwin,
Glassy Mountain, Newland, Spruce Pine, Hollywood, Clayton, Rocky
Bottom, Fletcher, Hendersonville, Patterson, and Pine Mountain
343 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and 
  Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather 
information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found 
at www.weather.gov/gsp.

&&

$$

JPT

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